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July 9, 2026, 07:38 PM - 3 min read
Rejecting claims of widespread engine damage and consumer reluctance to adopt E20 petrol, Puri described such reports as a "misrepresentation."
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July 5, 2026, 06:17 PM - 4 min read
India plans to expand domestic oil exploration and open 2.5 lakh sq km for drilling after the West Asia conflict exposed vulnerabilities in energy supplies.
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July 3, 2026, 06:51 PM - 3 min read
Puri said ethanol-blended petrol had undergone extensive scientific testing before its rollout and that the decision to introduce E20 fuel was taken after consultations with all key stakeholders, including the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) and the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI).
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July 2, 2026, 07:04 PM - 3 min read
The minister said that if lower international crude prices are sustained for the next two to three months, oil marketing companies would have greater flexibility to consider reducing petrol and diesel prices.
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June 13, 2026, 09:19 PM - 4 min read
"When we raised petrol and diesel prices, how much did it increase? Fuel prices rose by Rs 7.60 a litre," he said. In addition to Japan, there was the lowest increase in fuel prices in India, he said.
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June 13, 2026, 04:13 PM - 2 min read
Speaking during his visit to Ludhiana, Puri said if the Akali Dal wishes to renew ties with the BJP, it must acknowledge the party's stronger position. He pointed out that the BJP has become the world's largest political outfit and said any future arrangement would have to take present-day political realities into account.
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May 12, 2026, 06:02 PM - 3 min read
Speaking at the industry Confederation of Indian Industries’ (CII) Annual Business Summit 2026, Minister Hardeep Singh Puri assured that there is no fuel supply shortage in the country amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. He said the government has ramped up LPG production from 35,000-36,000 tonnes per day to nearly 54,000 tonnes as part of contingency measures taken by the Centre.
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May 2, 2026, 09:44 AM - 2 min read
The diversification strategy, supported by long-term planning, has helped the country better manage the current energy challenges, including elevated crude prices, sanctions, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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April 27, 2026, 02:58 PM - 3 min read
During the meeting, Dhami urged the Centre to ensure that the supply of commercial LPG cylinders remains at 100 per cent, as in previous years, to support the smooth and uninterrupted conduct of the Char Dham Yatra.
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April 19, 2026, 05:12 PM - 3 min read
Addressing a press conference alongside Rajya Sabha MP and former National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Rekha Sharma in Jammu, Puri said even at the last minute, the government made efforts to accommodate the opposition’s concerns to ensure passage of the bill. NCW ex-chief termed it as ‘foeticide’ of women’s rights.
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March 27, 2026, 11:21 AM - 4 min read
"Rumours of a lockdown in India are completely false. Let me state this clearly, there is no such proposal under consideration by the Government of India. In such times, it is important that we remain calm, responsible, and united. Attempts to spread rumours and create panic in such a situation are irresponsible and harmful," Puri said in a post on X.
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March 17, 2026, 12:17 PM - 3 min read
The court's directive requires that all "impugned content" flagged by Puri be taken down forthwith. Should the original posters fail to comply, intermediary platforms have been given a strict 24-hour window to ensure the material is removed within Indian jurisdiction.
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